The steepest expected population declines in 2026 are concentrated in parts of Central and Eastern WA, particularly within Snohomish and Okanogan counties.
See the cost of living & housing comparisons with the top 5 Washington cities where people are fleeing to move to Seattle--despite the spike in living costs.
Fox Business reports Boeing isn't doing anything new, thousands of aerospace jobs have moved out of CA, and west coast the last few years, to Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and other southern areas.